News & blog

News | 22 July 2022

SEND Green Paper: our response to the government consultation

We have submitted our response to the SEND and alternative provision green paper and have included recommendations for how the Government can do more to meet the needs of young people in further education.

News | 21 July 2022

UK Government’s Building the Right Support Action Plan: a positive development but more still needs to be done

We welcome the pledges to reform lifelong care for autistic people and people with a learning disability set out in the Government’s ‘Building the Right Support’ Action Plan. A detailed roadmap for reforming and reducing institutionalisation has never been more needed.

News | 12 July 2022

Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan: our response to the government’s call for evidence

We outline our key recommendations along with how the plan ties into our broader work to support people with learning disabilities, mental health, and or physical support needs in social care settings.

Blog | 21 June 2022

More must be done: reflections from the UK’s first disability hate crime conference

by Gáibhin McGranaghan

Last week, members of United Response’s Public Affairs and Policy Team attended the UK’s first disability hate crime conference at the University of Leicester. Gáibhin McGranaghan, our Public Affairs and Policy Officer, reflects on what we learnt.

Blog | 20 June 2022

How our community activities in Nottingham are helping to combat loneliness

by Jenna Lloyd

People we support across Nottinghamshire and Derby City have been meeting up for community discos, football matches and cinema trips… They’ve even formed a ‘Party Squad’!

Blog | 17 June 2022

‘Just do it: United Response have done everything possible to help me arrive at my dream job’

by Steve Sims

Steve Sims is a Job Coach at our York Supported Employment service. He’s written a blog about Tyler – someone we support who found job success with IT ReUse’s community scheme.

Blog | 17 June 2022

Nolan’s story: Working as a SEND Youth Voice Assistant at Trafford Council

by Nolan Barratt

Nolan was supported to find part-time work at Trafford Council in their SEND Local Offer department.

Blog | 15 June 2022

Holiday diary: John and Winston’s luxury Dorchester staycation

by Jenna Lloyd

John and Winston live together at one of our Supported Living services in Littlehampton. Having spent lots of time at home in the past two years, they really wanted to go on holiday.

Blog | 08 June 2022

Ipswich Town footie fans John and David on sporting success and how to keep fit

by Jenna Lloyd

John and David are passionate about sport and fitness. They’re currently attending inclusive sessions with Ipswich Town Community Trust, where they get to try new sports like archery and boccia, as well as brushing up on their football skills.

Blog | 19 May 2022

Britain’s Disabled Strongman is back and bigger than ever!

by Jenna Lloyd

Support worker Gary Clarke is founder of the Britain’s Disabled Strongman competition. Thanks to Gary’s hard work, local sponsors and United Response’s involvement, this year’s mighty event will take place across two days.